Paul Ferrante Foundation
Accepts applications
Paul Ferrante Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.6 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.3 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.6 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$65.1 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
53% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 10 | $60.2 million |
| 2024 | $3.6 million | 17 | $65.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Elizabeth Kaplan 8464 Melrose Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90069 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (310) 841-0177, elizabeth@paulferrante.com |
What Paul Ferrante Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $2.2 million |
| New York | 4 | $710,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $500,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| La Family Housing | Provide housing and life saving services that end homelessness | $1.3 million |
| The New York Rotary Foundation | Humanitarian program to improve the quality of life | $500,000 |
| Childern's Hospital Los Angeles | Promotion and advancement of children's health through patient care, research, and education | $500,000 |
| American Heart Association | Focuses on activities related to the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular disease, and other related diseases | $500,000 |
| Good Shepherd Shelter | To support women and children in domestic abuse situations | $250,000 |
| No Kid Hungry | Help communities feed children with no kid hungry campaign and adressing the root causes of hunger and poverty | $250,000 |
| Doctors Without Boarders | To assist victims of diasters and conflicts worldwide. | $150,000 |
| Smile Train | Provide corrective surgery for childern with cleft lips and palates | $50,000 |
| John Ritter Foundation for Aortic H | Raise awareness of thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection through research, education, and advocacy | $50,000 |
| Casa Pacific - Safty | Inspires hope and nurtures mental health and well-being of children, young adults, and familits to realize their full potential | $50,000 |
| Hearst Castle Preservation Foundati | Conservation and promotion of hearst castle | $25,000 |
| Every Monday Matters | Help individuals explore self and social responsibility through its education, corporate and public programs | $10,000 |
| The Boys Girls Clubs of Santa Monic | Provide the youth a safe and productive place to go after school and non-school days. | $10,000 |
| Union Station Homeless Services | Helping individuals and families rebuild their lives and end homelessness | $10,000 |
| Chaminade College Preparatory | Help students at chaminade college preparatory attend college. | $10,000 |
| Team Lifeline | An international health support network, providing social, emmotional, financial, and practical asssistance to children, families and communities facing illness, crisis, or loss. | $10,000 |
| Words Alive | Empower learners facing extraordinary life circumstance such as homelessness, poverty, foster care, impact by the justice system, and teen pregnancy | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Kaplan
- Julie Urbanek
Questions people ask
Does Paul Ferrante Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Paul Ferrante Foundation give?
$3.6 million in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Paul Ferrante Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Kaplan (Ceo) and Julie Urbanek (Cfo).
What does Paul Ferrante Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, health and youth programs.